Residents press Woodbridge council on migrant policy and water quality during public comment

During the public-comment period of the March 6 Woodbridge Township Council meeting, commenters raised immigration policy, diversity-equity-inclusion (DEI) questions and concerns about water quality and an ongoing township lawsuit against the water company.

Tom Morris/Maris (public commenter) asked whether the township had a position on undocumented migrants and on ICE enforcement, whether Woodbridge maintains a DEI policy, and whether the lawsuit against the water company was still active. He also reported recurring algae or bloom material in toilets at several homes and asked whether the township tests the water, how often, and where the lawsuit stands. The transcript shows the clerk replied that the mayor had not taken a public position on immigration, that the township was not currently set up to house migrant families, and that the administration and police and human-rights commission had discussed preparedness; the clerk said the administration would provide more formal information at the next meeting.

The clerk thanked the commenter and said staff would follow up on the remaining specific questions about the lawsuit and water testing. Other public commenters raised related concerns about sheltering and municipal resources.

The public-comment period also included an environmental request: Irene Wojcick urged the council to plant more pollinator-friendly flowers and offered seeds. Township staff and a council member said rain gardens and wildflower plantings are being added in several town locations, including outside town hall.

The meeting record shows questions were taken and staff promised follow-up; no policy vote or binding decision on migrant housing or water testing occurred at the session.